Österreichischer Sammlerverein der Liechtensteinischen Philatelie
This time there is no “Stamp of the month” to puzzle together. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better in the latter category, so here’s this beautiful coloured Lithuanian stamp as a puzzle. Stamp details: Issued on: 2024-06-14 Colors: Multicolor Designers: Natalija Vaišnorienė Format: Commemorative Printing: Offset lithography Face value: 1.55 € – Euro Read More …
This month, I have selected a stamp that is humorously thought-provoking. The Spanish stamp and the accompanying miniature sheet were designed by the artist Flavita Banana. Flavita Banana’s works are known for their “sad humour”, a mixture of genre and absurdity that often conveys profound messages. Flavita Banana started drawing cartoons at the age of Read More …
The new Swiss Post Pro Patria stamps, which were issued on May 2, 2024, are particularly appealing to me as they bring back memories of my youth and the numerous trips I made to various countries during my professional stays. A frequent observation on these trips was: “If you think you’re the first one here, Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …
A stamp with a very modern design to mark the anniversary of Swiss Post.
Today I have selected a first-day cover franked with a 3 sFR stamp with the image of Princess Gina of Liechtenstein. Despite being registered and express mail, the letter is still under-franked with this high-value stamp. A perforation variation, a plate error, a phase print and a proof print are also known from the stamp. Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …
The stamp of the month for May comes from Romania and is characterized by flowers and bright colors. It comes from the “Flowers and Colors” series, whose motifs are based on traditional fairy tales and depict fairies. The design of the stamps for this vacation is intended to convey joy, optimism and beauty. Some would Read More …
40 years of women’s voting rights in Liechtenstein Women’s voting was introduced in the Principality of Liechtenstein in 1984, the last country in Europe to do so. The late introduction was the result of a conservative and patriarchal social structure, deeply rooted in traditional and cultural values. The Catholic Church also had considerable influence and Read More …
Here we tell little stories about various individual covers. The PDF contains background information on the topic of the cover, which could be the subject of an exhibit with the respective cover (whether it is thematic, open philately or social philately). Sometimes you will wonder whether the connections between cover and topic are not very Read More …